Share Source: Al Drago/Pool via AP Former U.S. Circuit Judge Merrick Garland was confirmed as President Joe Biden's Attorney General Wednesday afternoon, but a number of Republicans voted against his nomination. Texas Republican Ted Cruz was one of them, but still hopes Garland will carry out a number of important investigations. “Judge Garland built a reputation for integrity on the federal bench, and I hoped that over the course of his nomination for Attorney General he would indicate a commitment to the rule of law as Attorney General as well. Unfortunately, he refused to make clear that he would stand against the politicization of the Department, which we saw during the Obama-Biden years," Cruz released in a statement. “It is nevertheless my hope as the new Attorney General, Merrick Garland will lead the Department of Justice with a commitment to integrity and fidelity to the rule of law. We have a real humanitarian crisis at our Southern border, one that has been created by the Biden administration’s radical, open borders agenda. I hope to see Judge Garland enforce all our laws fairly, including our immigration laws, and stop the crisis that is unfolding."